Deputy Director, Financial Reporting

The Deputy Director, Financial Reporting leads financial reporting operations by driving the strategic evolution and process improvements, technology adoption, and analytical insights. This role is also responsible for all financial reporting activities across multiple cycles while supporting digital transformation initiatives that enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Essential Job Functions:

Technology Innovation Leadership

• Develops and executes strategies to modernize financial reporting through automation, data analytics, and emerging technologies

• Implements digital tools and platforms to streamline workflows and improve reporting capabilities

• Identifies opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy through technology adoption.

• Serves as a change agent for driving adoption of new technologies, processes, and accounting guidelines.

Communication & Collaboration

• Partners with CFAO and executive leadership to provide accounting expertise, translate complex accounting standards into actionable insights, as well as prepare materials for Audit Committee, Disclosure Committee, and Board meetings.

• Builds and collaborates across business units to align on reporting requirements and communicate technical accounting matters effectively.

• Cultivates strong relationships with external/internal auditors and regulatory bodies for complex reporting matters and compliance requirements.

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Oversees preparation of FINRA's annual report and all subsidiary, special-purpose, and benefit plan financial statements.

• Provides technical accounting expertise on complex matters and interprets impact of new standards and regulations.

• As a subject matter expert on complex accounting matters, proactively anticipates and interprets the impact of emerging standards and regulations on reporting requirements.

• Ensures timely, accurate financial reporting across all cycles.

Process Improvement

• Identifies and implements process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures and best practices

• Stays current on accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry trends

Team Leadership

• Manages and develops the Financial Reporting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

• Mentors staff on technical accounting and professional development

Additional Responsibilities:

• Leads special projects focused on financial reporting innovation, process optimization, technology implementation, and organizational transformation.

• Maintains expert-level technical accounting knowledge and regulatory compliance while fostering continuous improvement.

• Demonstration of FINRA's values.

• Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; graduate degree strongly preferred

• CPA required

• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience with demonstrated strategic leadership; public accounting experience highly desired.

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

• Advanced proficiency and technology fluency in MS Office, and financial reporting/analytics systems and tools.

• Proven track record of driving technology initiatives and digital transformation in financial reporting environments.

• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams in dynamic environments.

• Demonstrated experience presenting to Board-level and C-Suite executives.

• Demonstrated experience with complex accounting systems, including multi-entity accounting structures.

• Strong business acumen and ability to connect financial reporting to organizational objectives.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple strategic priorities simultaneously.

Work Conditions

• Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington,